CrimeMeth debt drove addict's $116k burglary, arsonOffender "genuinely apologetic" and needs "top-quality help", says lawyer.06 Oct 09:00 PM
New ZealandBuilder skips country after $140k botch-jobThe walls of the newly built house were so out of line the roof wouldn’t fit on.06 Oct 07:00 PM
Crime‘I ain’t a murderer’: Man denies dragging death was deliberateRaynor Cribb was dragged more than 80m underneath a car.06 Oct 05:53 AM
New ZealandMan with epilepsy flouts warning not to drive, has seizure and causes $20k crashHe had not been taking his medication and had experienced other recent seizures.06 Oct 05:19 AM
CrimeMan denies raping partner in '30-day sex challenge'The man said he was surprised and confused by the allegations.05 Oct 04:00 PM
CrimeArmed robber stormed pubs, forced punters on the ground before stealing from themThe armed hold-ups occurred within days and involved other assailants.05 Oct 07:00 AM
New Zealand'You have any petrol to burn this demon?': Woman stabbed with pitchforkThe woman nearly died after the man stomped and kicked her head and beat her body.05 Oct 06:00 AM
New Zealand'And then my leg just breaks': Man who resisted arrest suffers injuryBut the IPCA has found the force used by the officers during the arrest was justified.05 Oct 12:02 AM
New ZealandKiller stabs man for repeatedly asking to buy his cannabisWilliam Izett stabbed a man twice in the torso after he asked to buy cannabis from him.04 Oct 05:00 AM
New Zealand'We stand to lose so much': Rural delivery driver in contract spat with NZ PostIan and Danielle Kennedy are trying to stop the termination of their NZ Post contract.02 Oct 07:00 AM
New ZealandWoman with dementia sent home from hospital despite warningsAlzheimer's patient couldn't tell staff what day it was, but they sent her home - twice.02 Oct 03:33 AM
New Zealand'I love us madly and badly to pieces': Nurse's secret affair with prisonerThe nurse and prisoner used sexually explicit language and had a physical encounter.02 Oct 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Goodbye Dusty': Watchdog pulls advert of hangover 'cure'A group argued it made a therapeutic claim and promoted alcohol consumption.30 Sep 09:00 PM
New ZealandKāinga Ora tenant's lease terminated while behind bars for threatening neighbourThe housing provider had previously moved the man four times for similar behaviour.30 Sep 07:00 PM
CrimeWoman charged in assault that led men to hide in KFC dischargedTwo men were threatened and fled terrified to a KFC restaurant where staff protected them.29 Sep 11:38 PM
New Zealand'Callous': Child witnessed man's horrific attack on motherShe was kicked to the point of unconsciousness and then punched so hard it broke her nose.29 Sep 09:00 PM
New Zealand‘Promise I’m not flying to Wanaka’: Lawyer who bragged about fleeing lockdown suspendedUmar Kuddus escaped Auckland’s Covid-19 lockdown, crossing the border into Waikato.29 Sep 07:00 PM
Crime'Particularly sinister': Mongrel Mob stole vehicles, tried to sell them back to victimsIn one case, a victim was ordered to sign a statement saying their vehicle was not stolen.29 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandPacing, filming, verbal threats: How one man harassed his neighbours for monthsThe neighbours feared for their safety and struggled to live a normal life in their home.29 Sep 05:00 AM
CrimeDilworth housemaster denied parole, asked to reveal any further sex abuse victimsAlistor Harlow was jailed for abusing at least four boys.29 Sep 03:43 AM
New Zealand'Completely unacceptable': Labour candidate slapped following debate'He grabbed my shoulders and shook me,' the Labour candidate said.29 Sep 02:01 AM
CrimeWhy a dental clinic staffer claims she was 'made to steal' customers' paymentsThe woman put her personal bank account details on the clinic's invoices.28 Sep 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Street violence and thuggery': Man attacks family after Midnight Oil concertThey were on their way home when they were assaulted, resulting in two needing surgery.28 Sep 05:44 PM
New Zealand'I was attacked': Psychiatric assistant fired for punching patientThe mental health patient was left with a cut to his face and two black eyes.28 Sep 06:00 AM
New Zealand‘Can you guys help me’: Details of violent kidnapping from bottle store revealedThe violent attack played out in front of bottle store staff and was caught on CCTV.28 Sep 05:43 AM
CrimeMen in court following crash deaths of teensAn 18yo and a 15yo died in separate car crashes only days apart in Whangārei.28 Sep 12:04 AM
New ZealandDog to be 'destroyed' after rushing, biting contractorAnimal's owner not in court to hear the fate of his pet bull mastiff.27 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandWoman missed out on dead partner's $1.8m estate, claims draft will included herThe man's partner of seven years claimed he emailed plans for a new will before he died.27 Sep 04:14 AM
CrimePreventive detention lifted for violent offender with 70 convictionsThe serial abuser was jailed for a brutal attack on his former partner.27 Sep 03:07 AM
New Zealand'No evidence': Coroner rules out foul play in highway death of father-of-sixHe was lying face down on the road when he was hit by two trucks.27 Sep 01:00 AM
New Zealand‘Shock horror’: Neighbours warned Sounds driveway would slip, and it did'We were absolutely horrified that this had happened under our noses.'26 Sep 07:42 PM
New ZealandNeighbours at war: Who whacked whom with the weedeater?A 79-year-old man is alleged to have hit his neighbour with the man's own weedeater.26 Sep 06:00 AM
Kahu'Heavy heart': Council officer who put down wrong dog resignsGisborne District Council has issued an apology calling it "human error".26 Sep 05:41 AM
New ZealandOverstayer avoids deportation to support son after terror attacksThe widower from India had been living in New Zealand illegally for almost one year.25 Sep 11:02 PM
